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D. 01-04 Loya jirga agrees constitution Kabul
E. 01-04 India, Pakistan leaders meet Pakistan
F. 01-06 Diana crash investigation ordered London
G. 01-09 Libya signs UTA bombing payout Libya
H. 01-11 Protest as reformists blocked Iran
I. 01-14 Bush unveils vision for moon and beyond Washington
9. 01-16 WHO: 4th death linked to bird flu Vietnam
Summary.     Click for More > Loya jirga agrees constitution India, Pakistan leaders meet Diana crash investigation ordered Libya signs UTA bombing payout   Protest as reformists blocked  Reformists walked out of parliament and staged a sit-in to protest over the conservatives' rejection of election candidates Bush unveils vision for moon and beyond WHO: 4th death linked to bird flu   Kerry leads in caucuses   Shaking up the fight for the Democratic presidential nomination, senator was emerging as the preference of Iowa Democrats Sharon may face corruption charge Kay: No evidence Iraq stockpiled WMDs   Hutton clears Blair, faults BBC  A senior judge says the government did not act in a 'dishonorable, underhand or duplicitous' way in its handling of David Kelly Israel and Hezbollah swap prisoners Janet Jackson revealing breast
Airliner crashes into Red Sea   NASA rover lands safely on red planet
Jan.1  Iran  Quake rescue efforts end
Jan.2  USA  Mistaken identities led to canceled flights
  Egypt
Jan.3  Iran  Woman, 97, found alive in quake ruins
  USA
  A robotic explorer is sending a signal that it survived the risky descent through the Martian atmosphere and bouncing landing
Jan.4   Kabul
 Georgia  Saakashvili claims presidency
 Basra  Blair visits Iraq, praises troops
  Pakistan
 China  SARS link: China culls civet cats
Jan.6   London
 Pakistan  India, Pakistan to open talks
Jan.7  Washington  Bush calls for changes on illegal workers
Jan.8  Southern Iran  Man found alive in quake rubble
 Sunni Triangle  Black Hawk crash kills 9
Jan.9   Libya
 North Korea  US team visits key site
Jan.10  Southern Iraq  6 killed in jobs protest
Jan.11   Iran
Jan.12  Mexico  Americas leaders meet for summit
 Iran  Cabinet may dissolve
Jan.13  England  Anger as 'Dr. Death' found hanged
Jan.14   Washington
 Israel  Hamas uses female suicide bomber
Jan.15  Basra  Iraqis protest against poll plans
Jan.16  Washington  Bremer, Bush meet on Iraq
  Vietnam
Jan.17  Iraq  Blast kills 5. U.S. death toll tops 500
Jan.18  Baghdad  Car bomb leaves 20 dead
 UN  US envoy seeks new UN Iraq role
Jan.19   Iowa
Jan.20  Washington  Bush made State of the Union address
Jan.21   Jerusalem
Jan.22  New Delhi  Historic Kashmir talks bring hope
 Sunni Triangle  9 dead in attacks
Jan.23  Washington  US chief Iraq arms expert quits
Jan.24  Sunni Triangle  5 U.S. soldiers, 4 Iraqis killed in attacks
 USA  Powell casts doubt on Iraq WMDs
Jan.25   Washington
 Thailand  Bird flu claims first Thai victim
Jan.26  Cairo  Rescuers trapped in Cairo collapse
 Kabul  Constitution becomes law
Jan.27  Iraq  Insurgents killed 6 US soldiers
 New Hampshire  Kerry claims New Hampshire primary
Jan.28   London
 London  BBC chairman quits over Hutton
 Jerusalem  10 killed in suicide attack on bus
Jan.29   Ruhr
 London  BBC apologizes as Dyke quits
Jan.30  Paris  Ex-Prime Minister guilty of corruption
 Washington  Bush wants 'facts' on Iraqi WMD
 Melbourne  Henin claims Australian crown
Jan.31   Texas
 England  BA, Air France cancel U.S. flights
 Mosul  2 bombings kill 12, including 3 U.S. soldiers
 Iran  109 lawmakers resign


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USA
Mistaken identities led to canceled flights
Bush calls for changes on illegal workers
Bush unveils vision for moon and beyond
Bremer, Bush meet on Iraq
Kerry leads in caucuses
Bush made State of the Union address
US chief Iraq arms expert quits
Powell casts doubt on Iraq WMDs
Kay: No evidence Iraq stockpiled WMDs
Kerry claims New Hampshire primary
Bush wants 'facts' on Iraqi WMD
US army battles to keep soldiers
US chief Iraq arms expert quits
Powell casts doubt on Iraq WMDs
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Arab Countries
Blair visits Iraq, praises troops
Purported bin Laden tape aired
Bombing payout 'agreed'
Libya signs UTA bombing payout
6 killed in jobs protest
Iraqis protest against poll plans
Blair visits Iraq, praises troops
Black Hawk crash kills 9
Blast kills 5. U.S. death toll tops 500
9 dead in attacks
5 U.S. soldiers, 4 Iraqis killed in attacks
Insurgents killed 6 US soldiers
2 bombings kill 12, including 3 U.S. soldiers
Airliner crashes into Red Sea
No survivors in Red Sea air disaster
Rescuers trapped in Cairo collapse
Purported bin Laden tape aired
US probes 'hit' on military plane
Car bomb leaves 20 dead
Iraq
Blair visits Iraq, praises troops
6 killed in jobs protest
Iraqis protest against poll plans
Blair visits Iraq, praises troops
Black Hawk crash kills 9
Blast kills 5. U.S. death toll tops 500
9 dead in attacks
5 U.S. soldiers, 4 Iraqis killed in attacks
Insurgents killed 6 US soldiers
2 bombings kill 12, including 3 U.S. soldiers
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US probes 'hit' on military plane
Car bomb leaves 20 dead
European Union
Diana crash investigation ordered
Hutton clears Blair, faults BBC
Israel and Hezbollah swap prisoners
BBC apologizes as Dyke quits
Israel and Hezbollah swap prisoners
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Suspect admits killing Anna Lindh
Anger as 'Dr. Death' found hanged
Ex-Prime Minister guilty of corruption
Washington
Bush calls for changes on illegal workers
Bush unveils vision for moon and beyond
Bremer, Bush meet on Iraq
Bush made State of the Union address
US chief Iraq arms expert quits
Kay: No evidence Iraq stockpiled WMDs
Bush wants 'facts' on Iraqi WMD
US chief Iraq arms expert quits
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United Kingdom
Diana crash investigation ordered
Hutton clears Blair, faults BBC
BBC chairman quits over Hutton
BBC apologizes as Dyke quits
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Anger as 'Dr. Death' found hanged
Iran
Protest as reformists blocked
Cabinet may dissolve
109 lawmakers resign
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Quake rescue efforts end
Woman, 97, found alive in quake ruins
Man found alive in quake rubble
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North Africa
Bombing payout 'agreed'
Libya signs UTA bombing payout
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Airliner crashes into Red Sea
No survivors in Red Sea air disaster
Rescuers trapped in Cairo collapse
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Jan.1   Iran
 Washington  Bush denies policy shift on Iran

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Jan.2   USA
 North Korea  N Korea 'allows US nuclear visit'
 USA  Stardust probe makes comet flyby
  Egypt  
  No survivors likely. A charter with 152 people aboard, most of them French tourists, crashed shortly after takeoff

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Jan.3   Iran   Woman, 97, found alive in quake ruins  8 days after an earthquake, a woman was pulled alive from the rubble by rescue workers with Red Crescent Society  Ecuador  Top Colombia rebel leader seized  Pakistan  India PM in historic trip  Egypt  No survivors in Red Sea air disaster   USA     NASA rover lands safely on red planet
  A robotic explorer is sending a signal that it survived the risky descent through the Martian atmosphere and bouncing landing

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Jan.4   Kabul   Loya jirga agrees constitution
  The document gives the president sweeping powers. It awards parliament the power to appoint of ministers
  Georgia     Saakashvili claims presidency  US-educated lawyer has claimed victory in early presidential elections   Basra Blair visits Iraq, praises troops  Switzerland  Swiss banned Red Sea crash firm  Qatar  Purported bin Laden tape aired   Pakistan     India, Pakistan leaders meet
  President Musharraf welcomed Prime Minister Vajpayee
  China SARS link: China culls civet cats  USA  U.S. ready to fingerprint visitors

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Jan.5  Washington  CIA: Tape probably Bin Laden  China  China confirms first SARS case  Washington  U.S. keeps Libya sanctions for now  USA  US envoys bid to ease BSE fears  USA  US army battles to keep soldiers  North Korea  N. Korea offers 'bold' nuke deal

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Jan.6   London     Diana crash investigation ordered
  Most senior policeman is to investigate whether the car crash was more than just an accident
  Pakistan India, Pakistan to open talks  USA  Mars probe returns colour images  England  Sky marshals plan brings backlash  UN  Welcome for Kashmir breakthrough

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Jan.7  Iraq  Bremer: Iraq detainees to be freed  Sweden  Suspect admits killing Anna Lindh   Washington   Bush calls for changes on illegal workers  Plan allows some 8 million illegal immigrants to obtain legal status as temporary workers  Sunni Triangle  Mortar attack wounds 35 U.S. soldiers  Southern China  Second China SARS suspect spotted

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Jan.8   Southern Iran   Man found alive in quake rubble   13 days after being buried underneath rubble, a 56-year old was found alive but in poor health in the city of Bam   Sunni Triangle Black Hawk crash kills 9  Iraq  US probes 'hit' on military plane  England  Rusedski confirms failed drug test  Libya  Bombing payout 'agreed'  Sunni Triangle  US army raids in Tikrit

January 9 ... more > Top ^

Jan.9   Libya   Libya signs UTA bombing payout
  Relatives of 170 victims of the bombing of a French airliner in 1989 have signed a $170m payout deal
 Washington  Terror threat lowered to yellow  European Union  EU looks to new ties with Libya   North Korea US team visits key site  Washington  Pentagon: Saddam is POW

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Jan.10   Southern Iraq 6 killed in jobs protest  Albania  21 die as boat sinks  USA  Mars rover gets ready to roll  Hong Kong  Tiananmen exile appeals

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Jan.11   Iran     Protest as reformists blocked
  Reformists walked out of parliament and staged a sit-in to protest over the conservatives' rejection of election candidates
 Southern Iran  Last Bam quake survivor dies  Bosnia  Fugitive Karadzic slips NATO net  Washington  Bush 'plotted Iraq war from start'  South Korea  Seoul seeks nuke visit report

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Jan.12  Syria  Syria rejects Israel talks offer  U.S. Supreme Court  US keeps 'terror' arrests secret  Iran  Reformists' protest continues   Mexico     Americas leaders meet for summit  Mexican President backed Bush's proposal to grant temporary guest worker status to Mexican illegal immigrants  Washington  US Treasury to probe O'Neill book   Iran Cabinet may dissolve

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Jan.13   England Anger as 'Dr. Death' found hanged  Iraq  Bremer: Iraq elections can't be rushed  Southern Iraq  Protesters seek jobs, end to occupation  Mexico  Americas leaders 'overcome' rifts

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Jan.14   Washington     Bush unveils vision for moon and beyond
  An ambitious plan is to return Americans to the moon by 2020 for future manned trips to Mars
  Israel Hamas uses female suicide bomber  Iran  Moderates reject Khatami plea  Sweden  Lindh not target, court hears  South Korea  Foreign minister resigns  Iran  Khamenei orders election U-turn

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Jan.15   Basra Iraqis protest against poll plans  USA  Rover rolls on to Martian soil  Sweden  Lindh friend: Attacker was silent  England  U.S. probe into Heathrow arrest  Iraq  Election plan for Iraq attacked

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Jan.16   Washington Bremer, Bush meet on Iraq  Washington  US downplays rift with Iraq Shia  Southern Iran  Quake toll now put at 41,000   Vietnam     WHO: 4th death linked to bird flu
  The latest fatality is a 5-year-old boy from Nam Dinh province
 Washington  Bremer: U.N. has 'vital role' to play in Iraq  USA  Death knell for Hubble Space Telescope

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Jan.17   Iraq Blast kills 5. U.S. death toll tops 500  Liberia  UN troops enter eastern Liberia

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Jan.18   Baghdad     Car bomb leaves 20 dead  The huge blast occurred at the gates of a palace that houses the Coalition Provisional Authority  New England  Patriots return to Super Bowl over Colts   UN US envoy seeks new UN Iraq role  Philadelphia  Panthers win NFC over Eagles

January 19 ... more > Top ^

Jan.19  Iraq  Sunni and Shia demand free elections  Pakistan  Nuke leaks probe widened   Iowa     Kerry leads in caucuses Map of Iowa
  Shaking up the fight for the Democratic presidential nomination, senator was emerging as the preference of Iowa Democrats
 Norway  Crew trapped in capsized ship

January 20 ... more > Top ^

Jan.20  Iraq  Shiites demand Saddam's execution  Iran  200 election bans overturned  Southern Lebanon  Israel strikes Hezbollah targets   Washington Bush made State of the Union address

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Jan.21   Jerusalem     Sharon may face corruption charge
  Prosecutors are considering charging Prime Minister and his deputy in connection with a bribery scandal
 Washington  Democrats slam 'go-it-alone' Bush  Iran  'Ministers quit' in poll row  U.S. Congress  Expert not convinced on NK nukes

January 22 ... more > Top ^

Jan.22   New Delhi   Historic Kashmir talks bring hope  The Government and a group of separatists have agreed that violence must end in the troubled region   Sunni Triangle 9 dead in attacks  USA  Nasa rover breaks down on Mars  Iraq  Authority, Shiites look for compromise  Thailand  Human bird flu confirmed  Southern India  More than 40 people die in wedding blaze

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Jan.23  Pakistan  Musharraf: We will act over nukes   Washington US chief Iraq arms expert quits  Italy  Parmalat aide 'commits suicide'  Vietnam  6th bird flu death

January 24 ... more > Top ^

Jan.24   Sunni Triangle 5 U.S. soldiers, 4 Iraqis killed in attacks  Switzerland  Cheney adrresses European nations   USA Powell casts doubt on Iraq WMDs  Pakistan  2 senior Taliban officials arrested  Thailand  PM admits bird flu secrecy  USA  Opportunity rover lands on Mars

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Jan.25  Georgia  New President Saakashvili sworn in  Iran  MPs challenge reformist ban   Washington   Kay: No evidence Iraq stockpiled WMDs
  Former chief U.S. inspector said U.S. intelligence services owe President Bush an explanation
  Thailand Bird flu claims first Thai victim

January 26 ... more > Top ^

Jan.26  Libya  US talks break ice with Gaddafi   Cairo Rescuers trapped in Cairo collapse  Washington  U.S., Britain downplay Kay remarks   Kabul Constitution becomes law  Washington  US to review pre-war intelligence

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Jan.27  Melbourne  Safin dumps Roddick in Open upset   Iraq     Insurgents killed 6 US soldiers  6 American troops killed by 2 roadside bombs. 2 CNN employees and 2 Iraqi civilians also have been killed  England  Blair wins key top-up fees vote   New Hampshire Kerry claims New Hampshire primary

January 28 ... more > Top ^

Jan.28   London     Hutton clears Blair, faults BBC
  A senior judge says the government did not act in a 'dishonorable, underhand or duplicitous' way in its handling of David Kelly
 Gaza  Israeli troops kill 8 in raid   London BBC chairman quits over Hutton  Bosnia  Karadzic bodyguard seized  Ruhr  Prisoner exchange begins   Jerusalem   10 killed in suicide attack on bus  45 were also injured in the blast which was detonated not far from Sharon's residence  Melbourne  Clijsters sets up Belgian final

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Jan.29   Ruhr     Israel and Hezbollah swap prisoners Map of Cologne Germany
  Israel released 35 prisoners. Hezbollah released an abducted Israeli businessman and the bodies of 3 Israel soldiers
  London   BBC apologizes as Dyke quits  Director General has quit. The new Acting Chairman apologised for errors during the Dr Kelly affair  Melbourne  Exhausted Safin overpowers Agassi  Afghanistan  7 U.S. troops killed in explosion  England  Ministers back BBC independence

January 30 ... more > Top ^

Jan.30   Paris   Ex-Prime Minister guilty of corruption  A court has found Alain Juppe guilty of involvement in a party funding scam in Paris in the 1980s and 1990s  Germany  Manslaughter verdict for cannibal  Melbourne  Federer races past Ferrero in semifinal  West Bank  Israeli forces kill 3 Palestinian 'terrorists'   Washington Bush wants 'facts' on Iraqi WMD  UN  U.N. election team heading to Iraq   Melbourne Henin claims Australian crown  UN Security Council  UN votes on tough terror measures  Saudi Arabia  Muslim pilgrimage nears its climax

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Jan.31   Texas     Janet Jackson revealing breast
  During the Super Bowl halftime singer Justin Timberlake snatched off part of Jackson's bustier on stage
  England BA, Air France cancel U.S. flights   Mosul 2 bombings kill 12, including 3 U.S. soldiers  Pakistan  Nuclear chief sacked  Iran  Interior minister: elections would be illegal   Iran 109 lawmakers resign  Los Angeles  Security fears cancel 6 flights

Blair visits Iraq, praises troops Black Hawk crash kills 9 US team visits key site Blast kills 5. U.S. death toll tops 500 9 dead in attacks US chief Iraq arms expert quits 5 U.S. soldiers, 4 Iraqis killed in attacks Powell casts doubt on Iraq WMDs   Insurgents killed 6 US soldiers  6 American troops killed by 2 roadside bombs. 2 CNN employees and 2 Iraqi civilians also have been killed   Israel and Hezbollah swap prisoners Map of Cologne Germany



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2004
Jan.2  North Korea  N Korea 'allows US nuclear visit'
Jan.4   Basra
Jan.5  USA  US army battles to keep soldiers
Jan.5  North Korea  N. Korea offers 'bold' nuke deal
Jan.7  Iraq  Bremer: Iraq detainees to be freed
Jan.7  Sunni Triangle  Mortar attack wounds 35 U.S. soldiers
Jan.8   Sunni Triangle
Jan.8  Sunni Triangle  US army raids in Tikrit
Jan.9   North Korea
Jan.9  Washington  Pentagon: Saddam is POW
Jan.11  Bosnia  Fugitive Karadzic slips NATO net
Jan.17   Iraq
Jan.17  Liberia  UN troops enter eastern Liberia
Jan.20  Southern Lebanon  Israel strikes Hezbollah targets
Jan.21  U.S. Congress  Expert not convinced on NK nukes
Jan.22   Sunni Triangle
Jan.23   Washington
Jan.24   Sunni Triangle
Jan.24   USA
Jan.26  Washington  US to review pre-war intelligence
Jan.27   Iraq
Jan.28  Gaza  Israeli troops kill 8 in raid
Jan.29   Ruhr
  Israel released 35 prisoners. Hezbollah released an abducted Israeli businessman and the bodies of 3 Israel soldiers
Jan.29  Afghanistan  7 U.S. troops killed in explosion Jan.30  West Bank  Israeli forces kill 3 Palestinian 'terrorists' Jan.31   Mosul 2 bombings kill 12, including 3 U.S. soldiers Jan.31  Pakistan  Nuclear chief sacked


World, January 2004 Disasters Timeline ... See World Disasters timeline Top ^
2004 Jan.1   Iran Quake rescue efforts end Jan.2   Egypt Airliner crashes into Red Sea
  No survivors likely. A charter with 152 people aboard, most of them French tourists, crashed shortly after takeoff
Jan.3   Iran Woman, 97, found alive in quake ruins  8 days after an earthquake, a woman was pulled alive from the rubble by rescue workers with Red Crescent Society Jan.3  Egypt  No survivors in Red Sea air disaster Jan.4  Switzerland  Swiss banned Red Sea crash firm Jan.4   China SARS link: China culls civet cats Jan.5  China  China confirms first SARS case Jan.7  Southern China  Second China SARS suspect spotted Jan.8   Southern Iran Man found alive in quake rubble   13 days after being buried underneath rubble, a 56-year old was found alive but in poor health in the city of Bam Jan.10  Albania  21 die as boat sinks Jan.11  Southern Iran  Last Bam quake survivor dies Jan.16  Southern Iran  Quake toll now put at 41,000 Jan.16   Vietnam   WHO: 4th death linked to bird flu
  The latest fatality is a 5-year-old boy from Nam Dinh province
Jan.19  Norway  Crew trapped in capsized ship Jan.22  USA  Nasa rover breaks down on Mars Jan.22  Thailand  Human bird flu confirmed Jan.22  Southern India  More than 40 people die in wedding blaze Jan.23  Vietnam  6th bird flu death Jan.25   Thailand Bird flu claims first Thai victim Jan.26   Cairo Rescuers trapped in Cairo collapse Jan.31  Los Angeles  Security fears cancel 6 flights


World, January 2004 Sports Timeline ... See World Sports timeline Top ^
2004 Jan.8  England  Rusedski confirms failed drug test Jan.18  New England  Patriots return to Super Bowl over Colts Jan.18  Philadelphia  Panthers win NFC over Eagles Jan.27  Melbourne  Safin dumps Roddick in Open upset Jan.28  Melbourne  Clijsters sets up Belgian final Jan.29  Melbourne  Exhausted Safin overpowers Agassi Jan.30  Melbourne  Federer races past Ferrero in semifinal Jan.30   Melbourne Henin claims Australian crown


World, January 2004 Business Timeline ... See World Business timeline Top ^
2004 Jan.4  Switzerland  Swiss banned Red Sea crash firm Jan.5  USA  US envoys bid to ease BSE fears Jan.6  England  Sky marshals plan brings backlash Jan.23  Italy  Parmalat aide 'commits suicide' Jan.31   Texas   Janet Jackson revealing breast
  During the Super Bowl halftime singer Justin Timberlake snatched off part of Jackson's bustier on stage
Jan.31   England BA, Air France cancel U.S. flights


World, January 2004 Crime Timeline ... See World Crime timeline Top ^
2004 Jan.3  Ecuador  Top Colombia rebel leader seized Jan.4  Qatar  Purported bin Laden tape aired Jan.7  Sweden  Suspect admits killing Anna Lindh Jan.8  Iraq  US probes 'hit' on military plane Jan.12  U.S. Supreme Court  US keeps 'terror' arrests secret Jan.13   England Anger as 'Dr. Death' found hanged Jan.14   Israel Hamas uses female suicide bomber Jan.14  Sweden  Lindh not target, court hears Jan.15  Sweden  Lindh friend: Attacker was silent Jan.15  England  U.S. probe into Heathrow arrest Jan.18   Baghdad   Car bomb leaves 20 dead  The huge blast occurred at the gates of a palace that houses the Coalition Provisional Authority Jan.19  Pakistan  Nuke leaks probe widened Jan.21   Jerusalem   Sharon may face corruption charge
  Prosecutors are considering charging Prime Minister and his deputy in connection with a bribery scandal
Jan.23  Italy  Parmalat aide 'commits suicide' Jan.24  Pakistan  2 senior Taliban officials arrested Jan.28  Bosnia  Karadzic bodyguard seized Jan.28   Jerusalem 10 killed in suicide attack on bus  45 were also injured in the blast which was detonated not far from Sharon's residence Jan.30   Paris Ex-Prime Minister guilty of corruption  A court has found Alain Juppe guilty of involvement in a party funding scam in Paris in the 1980s and 1990s Jan.30  Germany  Manslaughter verdict for cannibal Jan.30  UN Security Council  UN votes on tough terror measures


World, January 2004 Politics Timeline ... See World Politics timeline Top ^
2004 Jan.1  Washington  Bush denies policy shift on Iran Jan.2   USA Mistaken identities led to canceled flights Jan.2  North Korea  N Korea 'allows US nuclear visit' Jan.2  USA  Stardust probe makes comet flyby Jan.3  Pakistan  India PM in historic trip Jan.3   USA   NASA rover lands safely on red planet
  A robotic explorer is sending a signal that it survived the risky descent through the Martian atmosphere and bouncing landing
Jan.4   Kabul Loya jirga agrees constitution
  The document gives the president sweeping powers. It awards parliament the power to appoint of ministers
Jan.4   Georgia   Saakashvili claims presidency  US-educated lawyer has claimed victory in early presidential elections Jan.4   Basra Blair visits Iraq, praises troops Jan.4  Qatar  Purported bin Laden tape aired Jan.4   Pakistan   India, Pakistan leaders meet
  President Musharraf welcomed Prime Minister Vajpayee
Jan.4  USA  U.S. ready to fingerprint visitors Jan.5  Washington  CIA: Tape probably Bin Laden Jan.5  Washington  U.S. keeps Libya sanctions for now Jan.5  North Korea  N. Korea offers 'bold' nuke deal Jan.6   London   Diana crash investigation ordered
  Most senior policeman is to investigate whether the car crash was more than just an accident
Jan.6   Pakistan India, Pakistan to open talks Jan.6  USA  Mars probe returns colour images Jan.6  UN  Welcome for Kashmir breakthrough Jan.7   Washington Bush calls for changes on illegal workers  Plan allows some 8 million illegal immigrants to obtain legal status as temporary workers Jan.8  Libya  Bombing payout 'agreed' Jan.9   Libya Libya signs UTA bombing payout
  Relatives of 170 victims of the bombing of a French airliner in 1989 have signed a $170m payout deal
Jan.9  Washington  Terror threat lowered to yellow Jan.9  European Union  EU looks to new ties with Libya Jan.10   Southern Iraq 6 killed in jobs protest Jan.10  USA  Mars rover gets ready to roll Jan.10  Hong Kong  Tiananmen exile appeals Jan.11   Iran   Protest as reformists blocked
  Reformists walked out of parliament and staged a sit-in to protest over the conservatives' rejection of election candidates
Jan.11  Washington  Bush 'plotted Iraq war from start' Jan.11  South Korea  Seoul seeks nuke visit report Jan.12  Syria  Syria rejects Israel talks offer Jan.12  Iran  Reformists' protest continues Jan.12   Mexico   Americas leaders meet for summit  Mexican President backed Bush's proposal to grant temporary guest worker status to Mexican illegal immigrants Jan.12  Washington  US Treasury to probe O'Neill book Jan.12   Iran Cabinet may dissolve Jan.13  Iraq  Bremer: Iraq elections can't be rushed Jan.13  Southern Iraq  Protesters seek jobs, end to occupation Jan.13  Mexico  Americas leaders 'overcome' rifts Jan.14   Washington   Bush unveils vision for moon and beyond
  An ambitious plan is to return Americans to the moon by 2020 for future manned trips to Mars
Jan.14  Iran  Moderates reject Khatami plea Jan.14  South Korea  Foreign minister resigns Jan.14  Iran  Khamenei orders election U-turn Jan.15   Basra Iraqis protest against poll plans Jan.15  USA  Rover rolls on to Martian soil Jan.15  Iraq  Election plan for Iraq attacked Jan.16   Washington Bremer, Bush meet on Iraq Jan.16  Washington  US downplays rift with Iraq Shia Jan.16  Washington  Bremer: U.N. has 'vital role' to play in Iraq Jan.16  USA  Death knell for Hubble Space Telescope Jan.18   UN US envoy seeks new UN Iraq role Jan.19  Iraq  Sunni and Shia demand free elections Jan.19   Iowa   Kerry leads in caucuses Map of Iowa
  Shaking up the fight for the Democratic presidential nomination, senator was emerging as the preference of Iowa Democrats
Jan.20  Iraq  Shiites demand Saddam's execution Jan.20  Iran  200 election bans overturned Jan.20   Washington Bush made State of the Union address Jan.21  Washington  Democrats slam 'go-it-alone' Bush Jan.21  Iran  'Ministers quit' in poll row Jan.22   New Delhi Historic Kashmir talks bring hope  The Government and a group of separatists have agreed that violence must end in the troubled region Jan.22  Iraq  Authority, Shiites look for compromise Jan.23  Pakistan  Musharraf: We will act over nukes Jan.23   Washington US chief Iraq arms expert quits Jan.24  Switzerland  Cheney adrresses European nations Jan.24   USA Powell casts doubt on Iraq WMDs Jan.24  Thailand  PM admits bird flu secrecy Jan.24  USA  Opportunity rover lands on Mars Jan.25  Georgia  New President Saakashvili sworn in Jan.25  Iran  MPs challenge reformist ban Jan.25   Washington Kay: No evidence Iraq stockpiled WMDs
  Former chief U.S. inspector said U.S. intelligence services owe President Bush an explanation
Jan.26  Libya  US talks break ice with Gaddafi Jan.26  Washington  U.S., Britain downplay Kay remarks Jan.26   Kabul Constitution becomes law Jan.26  Washington  US to review pre-war intelligence Jan.27  England  Blair wins key top-up fees vote Jan.27   New Hampshire Kerry claims New Hampshire primary Jan.28   London   Hutton clears Blair, faults BBC
  A senior judge says the government did not act in a 'dishonorable, underhand or duplicitous' way in its handling of David Kelly
Jan.28   London BBC chairman quits over Hutton Jan.28  Ruhr  Prisoner exchange begins Jan.29   Ruhr   Israel and Hezbollah swap prisoners Map of Cologne Germany
  Israel released 35 prisoners. Hezbollah released an abducted Israeli businessman and the bodies of 3 Israel soldiers
Jan.29   London BBC apologizes as Dyke quits  Director General has quit. The new Acting Chairman apologised for errors during the Dr Kelly affair Jan.29  England  Ministers back BBC independence Jan.30   Washington Bush wants 'facts' on Iraqi WMD Jan.30  UN  U.N. election team heading to Iraq Jan.30  UN Security Council  UN votes on tough terror measures Jan.30  Saudi Arabia  Muslim pilgrimage nears its climax Jan.31  Pakistan  Nuclear chief sacked Jan.31  Iran  Interior minister: elections would be illegal Jan.31   Iran 109 lawmakers resign